Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Manager

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead high-impact work within the Corporate Communications organization, operating as a modern in-house agency partner to the business. This role collaborates closely with Marketing, Creative, Events, and Operations to deliver integrated programs that elevate the brand, support growth priorities, and strengthen enterprise reputation. The successful candidate will be a part of the Strategic Communications team within the company’s Corporate Communications department.

This position is hybrid with in-office days in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute media relations strategies that elevate the company’s brand, leadership, and innovations.
• Cultivate relationships with defense and government press (national, regional, and trade media); proactively pitch stories and manage inquiries.
• Craft clear, concise messaging and content, including press releases, op-eds, talking points, digital assets, and remarks. Coordinate press materials, media training, and spokesperson readiness.
• Promote thought leadership, executive visibility, and key milestones across programs and corporate initiatives, including trade shows and press events.
• Monitor and lead urgent issues and crisis communications.
• Measure outcomes (i.e., share of voice, sentiment, reach) and report insights to leadership.
• Collaborate across Corporate Communications to ensure message alignment across channels.

Competencies include the following:

• Ability to connect market insights to business outcomes.
• Leadership presence, influence, and sound judgment.
• Operational discipline—prioritization, planning, and resource management.
• Ability to produce in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a bias for action.
   

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in communications, media relations, and public relations roles.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the C-Suite, U.S. Operations leadership, business development teams, and Corporate Communications.
• Serve as company spokesperson as needed.
• Ability to set strategy and tactical action plans while adapting as needed.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for multiple audiences across the company.
• Expert-level understanding of AP Style.

Desired:

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications.
• Experience supporting defense acquisition programs or U.S. federal government customers .
• Expertise with media monitoring and analytics platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Cision).
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Strong relationships with defense, technology, and federal policy media.
• Experience in digital media strategy.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200